Maintenance Planning Officer

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

18% superannuation

4 or 5 weeks annual leave

9-day fortnight

Salary sacrificing

Corporate discounts

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Program

Health & wellbeing

Social clubs

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a skilled Maintenance Planning Officer to join the Facilities & Open Spaces Program. This permanent full-time role involves planning, scheduling and coordinating reactive and preventative maintenance across council buildings and community assets.

The position is approximately 50% office-based and requires collaboration with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational teams to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality maintenance delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance works and projects.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and ensure quality, safety and compliance.
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and construction activities.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and technical documentation.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance across council buildings and community assets.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational teams to deliver safe, efficient works.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for maintenance activities and on-call roster.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance programs and asset performance.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Reading plans

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

On-call coordination

Education

Relevant trade qualification

Tools

Assetic

Job description

About This Opportunity

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Planning Officer to join our dynamic team within the Facilities & Open Spaces Program. This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity within the Facilities & Open Spaces Program and includes participation in an on-call roster (on-call allowance applicable).

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating reactive and preventative maintenance activities across Council's building and community assets. The position requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence working within maintenance management systems such as Assetic.

The role is approximately 50% office-based and involves close coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational teams to ensure maintenance works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Participation in an on-call roster is required.

This is a great opportunity to combine your technical trade background with planning, coordination, and project management responsibilities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

You are a practical and organised professional with experience in building maintenance and contractor coordination. You enjoy planning and prioritising work, solving problems, and ensuring high-quality maintenance outcomes.

You Bring

• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance works and projects
• Strong ability to manage contractors and ensure quality, safety, and compliance
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and construction-related activities
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documentation
• Sound computer skills and experience using systems for work management and reporting
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Relevant trade qualification or demonstrated trade background
• Minimum two years' industry experience
• Current Queensland Construction Industry White Card
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster

Desirable

• Project management qualification
• Experience in a Local Government environment

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

We offer competitive benefits, flexible work options, professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and more.

• Base annual rate from $82,413 - $84,263
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrificing options (where applicable)
• Lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active social clubs
• Council supplied laptop, iPad and phone

Applications Close: 1st October 2026

• Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.